The 14 worst foods for weight loss named by nutritionists - including 'healthy' picks

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Trying to lose weight is a huge challenge that is undercut by the many delicious temptations out there to eat.That doesn't mean that 'unhealthy' foods aren't part of a healthy diet, but if you're trying to slim down, some picks are more unhealthy than others.From breakfast to late night treats, the Mirror has reported some of the foods to cut down on if you're looking to lose weight, according to nutritionists.

Though delicious, even things beloved by healthy dieters like coconut oil and high protein chocolate bars have a downside.Jam doughnuts, though delicious, are unsurprisingly high in sugar.Coming in at five teaspoons per doughnut, the deep fried treats made from white flour contain around 330 calories in each, according to sports nutritionist Rob Hobson.The breakfast staple that's a fry-up must is high in saturated fat, salt and preservatives like nitrates.

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, people should eat little to no processed meat. The association cites "strong evidence" that eating red or processed meat causes colorectal cancer.Choosing higher-quality sausages can make a big difference, look for brands with high meat content and low salt levels, the traffic light food labels can help guide you here.The coconut version still has saturated fats, despite its reputation as the health lover's alternative to vegetable oil.Rhiannon Lambert, author of The Science of Nutrition said: “We know that a high consumption of this kind of fat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, so it’s important we keep our intakes within the recommended amounts of 20g of saturated fat for women and 30g for men. “Of course, coconut oil is something that we can and should enjoy as part of a balanced, healthy and varied